Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

CB3 0AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB3 0AS.

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Population

134

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 56,300 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CB3 0AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

51% of CB3 0AS's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB3 0AS is a sought-after residential area within the CB3 district of Cambridge. Administratively it sits within Newnham ward and the Cambridge constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cambridge. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CB3 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00167063 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB3 0AS. The average age is 29.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British49.3%
Asian / British Asian33.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed17.2%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CB3 0AS has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and bicycle theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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University of Cambridge Primary School

Outstanding621 pupils0.5 km

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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Argos Ltd1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Cambridge Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
  • University Sports Centre0.8 km
  • Earth Sciences/ BPI Tearooms0.8 km
  • Department Tea Room0.8 km
  • Dept of Chemical Engineering/Biotech0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • B&B and The Wedding Marquee0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Station3.9 km
  • Shelford7.6 km
  • Waterbeach9.6 km